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Community-owned Warwickshire pub secures financing

The Yew Tree in Avon Dassett has received a loan package to support its long-term growth…

UK government announces £61m fund to support community right to buy

Co-operatives UK welcomed the move, saying: 'A legal right is only meaningful if communities have the…

Land deal aims to boost agricultural co-ops in Jordan

The land will be used for a range of initiatives aimed at boosting farm output and…

Fundraising target beaten for UK’s first community solar park battery

Low Carbon Hub has raised £640k in the share offer, smashing its £500k goal, meaning even…

Co-op Group lead takes 50 mile trek of Lake District stores

Dan Sharples took the three-day trek to prepare for a fundraising trek through Morocco's Saghro mountains

Co-op Group launches mystery bag scheme in bid to cut food waste 

Each £3 bag will contain a ‘mystery’ mix of six to eight different fruits and vegetables

41 co-ops attend South Sudan forum on food security and growth

The event was organised the Co-op Bank of South Sudan in partnership with the regional co-op…

Treasury minister announces co-op champion at UK Congress

It is hoped the new role will help to raise the profile of the sector and…

Mondragon posts positive 2025 revenue and job figures

'Creating wealth through employment and profit sharing is one of the characteristics that distinguishes Mondragon'

SAOS reports progress on sustainability, innovation and supply chains

Work includes investment in data-driven tools and traceability for the agriculture sector

Lottery boost for social clubs with development scheme from Stir to Action

The scheme aims to bring community organisers, business support and funding to clubs in areas of…

Local authority launches study into benefits of credit unions

East Lothian Council is working with partner organisations, including Capital Credit Union, on the research project